
Sky Cottage West Highberries is a two-bedroom luxury cottage in Scaleby, a quiet rural village near Carlisle in Cumbria. The cottage features exposed stone walls, original timberwork and a wood burner alongside contemporary finishes. It sleeps four guests across two well-appointed bedrooms, each with Smart TVs and en-suite shower rooms.
Set in the Cumbrian countryside, the cottage has a sunny enclosed courtyard garden and access to communal seating by a pond. Far-reaching countryside views surround the property.
Sky Cottage West Highberries is a two-bedroom luxury cottage in Scaleby, a quiet rural village near Carlisle in Cumbria. The cottage features exposed stone walls, original timberwork and a wood burner alongside contemporary finishes. It sleeps four guests across two well-appointed bedrooms, each with Smart TVs and en-suite shower rooms.
Set in the Cumbrian countryside, the cottage has a sunny enclosed courtyard garden and access to communal seating by a pond. Far-reaching countryside views surround the property. Hadrian's Wall is close by and Gelt Woods and Talkin Tarn Country Park are within easy reach for walking.
The two first-floor bedrooms include a king-size room with en-suite shower and WC and a super-king zip-and-link room (available as twin on request) with a freestanding bath and en-suite shower. Both rooms have Smart TVs and plenty of storage.
Hadrian's Wall Banks East Turret is nearby. Carlisle city centre is 8 miles away. Talkin Tarn Country Park is 10 miles and Gretna Green is 8 miles.
The private hot tub with countryside views makes Sky Cottage West Highberries a standout choice for couples or small families wanting a genuine Cumbrian escape with real comfort.
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Carlisle, Cumbria11°C
Clear sky
Updated: 22 Jul 2026, 2:47am
Hazelwood is located in one of England's darkest sky areas, making it exceptional for stargazing from the hot tub.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
48m
(157 feet above sea level)
Hazelwood sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting, perfect for a relaxing hot tub getaway.
Latitude: 54.9696300° N | Longitude: 2.833517° W
Today's sun times for Carlisle (Wednesday, 22 July 2026):
4:01am
Sunrise
7:34pm
Golden Hour
8:34pm
Sunset
This month in Carlisle, you have approximately 16.55 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean extended evening activities before the hot tub beckons.
Everything you need to know before you arrive at Hazelwood.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
Discover why our guests keep coming back to Sky Cottage West Highberries
Soak in the private hot tub while taking in far-reaching Cumbrian countryside views. Guests consistently highlight this as a favourite feature.
Guests arrive to a hamper packed with local goodies and fresh eggs from the host. A genuinely thoughtful touch that sets the tone for the stay.
The wood burner in the open-plan lounge heats the downstairs quickly. Guests loved unwinding by the fire after a day out exploring.
Locally sourced shower products and provided robes and slippers give the bathrooms a spa-like feel. Reviewers specifically called out the toiletries as a highlight.
The kitchen includes an induction hob, wine cooler, Nespresso machine and dishwasher. Guests praised it as fully equipped with everything needed.
Hosts Mandy and Jed go the extra mile and are available when needed. Baby equipment including a cot and high chair is provided on request.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Sky Cottage West Highberries by car, head towards Scaleby village near Carlisle in Cumbria. The cottage is in a rural setting and is most easily accessed by car. On-site parking for two vehicles is available directly at the property.
The nearest railway station is Carlisle, approximately 8 miles from the cottage. From Carlisle station a taxi or hire car is the most practical way to reach Scaleby village.
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